Scientists in the UK have just brought out their latest research showing air pollution can cause lung cancer in people who’ve never smoked. They found even small changes in air pollution levels can affect human health – and with 99% of the world’s population living in areas which exceed WHO limits for PM2.5, this shows […]
We are constantly trying to reduce water vapour in the home because this prevents the build-up of condensation and the growth of mould. If you have a bathroom exhaust fan which isn’t flued to the outside atmosphere, this means all your exhaust fan is doing is transferring the water vapour from your bathroom into your […]
Recent study confirms growing up on a farm in the prenatal period and the first year of life, reduces the prevalence of allergic rhinitis later in life. Exposure to highly diverse microbial environments on traditional farms (cows, cultivation), results in significant bacterial diversity in the microbiome of the nose and gut of children. These bacteria […]
There’s a lot going on in the world right now, especially when it comes to climate emergencies and global pollution. Despite the fact chemical pollution has recently crossed the planetary boundary safe for humanity and is threatening the integrity of the global ecosystem, exposure to manmade chemicals is anticipated to double and even triple in […]
The fluoride debate has been going on for decades. Only 6% of countries continue to fluoridate their water supply (including NZ, Australia, USA, Canada), based on the misplaced idea that ‘decades of research on fluoride prove it is safe’ despite the fact NONE of this research focused on its exposure in utero and consequences on […]
What is Building Biology? "Building biology is the evaluation and control of health hazards in the built environment. This involves assessing the home for allergens, toxicants, electromagnetic fields and biotoxins unique to a water-damaged building, and providing strategies to address exposure and/or source control and abatement." Nicole Bijlsma The extensive practical and theoretical training provided [...]